Manager Material Stores - DMX

Department:

Technical Operations

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Job Summary

All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Manager Material Stores maintains responsibility for the oversight and successful operation of the Material Store location to ensure proper aircraft maintenance materials and tooling are provided to Internal and External Customers with efficient and friendly Customer Service. Additionally, they’re expected to lead and develop Material Specialists and Supervisors to ensure compliance with Southwest Company policies, Maintenance Procedures Manual, and FAA/DOT/OSHA regulations. The Material Stores Manager is a strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.   

Additional Details: 

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from the Dallas facility during business hours.     

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.  

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. 

Model the Southwest Way

• Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop and engage Employees
• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
• Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of Material Stores, providing management support to Stores Supervisors and Material Specialists
• Provide support to Maintenance and all Outstations, coordinate material movements for all special projects and vendor outsourcing
• Write and revise stockroom procedures, MPM Stores procedures for Material Specialists, and ensure Stores Supervisors and Material Specialists meet mandatory training requirements
• Monitor all areas of Stores and ensure compliance with SWA company policies, Maintenance Procedures Manual, FAA regulations, DOT/OSHA requirements and contractual agreements
• Ensure the movements of all aircraft parts and material system-wide, for allocations and AOG's Monitor and successful execution of Material Stores (KPI) Key Performance Indicators
• Monitor Material Stores security and controlled access areas
• Ensure inventory levels are accurate and properly stored
• Oversee the Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly Auditing Program
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, Leadership technique, product